11:8 Yet they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every one in the imagination of their {d} evil heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the {e} words of this covenant, which I commanded [them] to do; but they did [them] not.
(d) According to his own fantasy, and not as my word appointed him.
(e) Meaning, the menaces and curses contained in the law, Le 26:14, De 28:16.
11:8 Did them not - For this God threatens to bring upon them all his words of threatening, annexed to the covenant of the law.
11:1-10 God never promised to bestow blessings on his rational creatures, while they persist in wilful disobedience. Pardon and acceptance are promised freely to all believers; but no man can be saved who does not obey the command of God to repent, to believe in Christ, to separate from sin and the world, to choose self-denial and newness of life. In general, men will hearken to those who speak of doctrines, promises, and privileges; but when duties are mentioned, they will not bend their ear.
